Active learning at the post-secondary level to promote the development of leadership competency management in response to the labor market requirements of Puerto Rico

Abstract

Active learning at undergraduate level is necessary to promote business competencies on behalf of the actual labor market in Puerto Rico.The participation of students registered in the Leadership course at the School of Business, using the induction process, generates throughout the integration of theory and practice the encouragement of competencies development. Qualitative analysis demostrates the effectiveness of the teaching and learning experience through pedagogical methodologies of active learning. Results obtained by students‘ success during the teaching and learning experience increased the competencies level of leadership, etc.